May 1997 moon phase calendar
Full moon in May 1997
Thursday, May 22, 5:13 a.m.
Moon in Sagittarius
New moon in May 1997
Tuesday, May 6, 4:47 p.m.
Moon in Taurus
All times are Eastern Time, which this month is EDT (UTC-4). Full moon: Thursday, May 22, 9:13 a.m. UTC. New moon: Tuesday, May 6, 8:47 p.m. UTC.
Every moon phase in May 1997: the times of the new moon, quarters and full moon, any eclipses, and the phase, illumination and zodiac sign for each day. All times are Eastern Time.
May 1997 moon calendar
Moon phases and eclipses in May 1997
- New moonTuesday, May 6, 4:47 p.m. Taurus
- First quarterWednesday, May 14, 6:55 a.m. Leo
- Full moonThursday, May 22, 5:13 a.m. Sagittarius
- Last quarterThursday, May 29, 3:51 a.m. Pisces
May 1997 day by day
| Day | Phase | Illumination | Sign at noon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Thu | Waning crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Pisces |
| 2Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 22% | 22% | Pisces |
| 3Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 13% | 13% | Aries |
| 4Sun | Waning crescentIllumination 6% | 6% | Aries |
| 5Mon | Waning crescentIllumination 2% | 2% | Aries |
| 6Tue | New moon4:47 p.m.Illumination 0% | 0% | Taurus |
| 7Wed | Waxing crescentIllumination 1% | 1% | Taurus |
| 8Thu | Waxing crescentIllumination 4% | 4% | Gemini |
| 9Fri | Waxing crescentIllumination 9% | 9% | Gemini |
| 10Sat | Waxing crescentIllumination 16% | 16% | Cancer |
| 11Sun | Waxing crescentIllumination 24% | 24% | Cancer |
| 12Mon | Waxing crescentIllumination 33% | 33% | Leo |
| 13Tue | Waxing crescentIllumination 43% | 43% | Leo |
| 14Wed | First quarter6:55 a.m.Illumination 52% | 52% | Leo |
| 15Thu | Waxing gibbousIllumination 62% | 62% | Virgo |
| 16Fri | Waxing gibbousIllumination 70% | 70% | Virgo |
| 17Sat | Waxing gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Libra |
| 18Sun | Waxing gibbousIllumination 86% | 86% | Libra |
| 19Mon | Waxing gibbousIllumination 92% | 92% | Libra |
| 20Tue | Waxing gibbousIllumination 97% | 97% | Scorpio |
| 21Wed | Waxing gibbousIllumination 99% | 99% | Scorpio |
| 22Thu | Full moon5:13 a.m.Illumination 100% | 100% | Sagittarius |
| 23Fri | Waning gibbousIllumination 98% | 98% | Sagittarius |
| 24Sat | Waning gibbousIllumination 94% | 94% | Capricorn |
| 25Sun | Waning gibbousIllumination 87% | 87% | Capricorn |
| 26Mon | Waning gibbousIllumination 79% | 79% | Aquarius |
| 27Tue | Waning gibbousIllumination 69% | 69% | Aquarius |
| 28Wed | Waning gibbousIllumination 58% | 58% | Aquarius |
| 29Thu | Last quarter3:51 a.m.Illumination 46% | 46% | Pisces |
| 30Fri | Waning crescentIllumination 35% | 35% | Pisces |
| 31Sat | Waning crescentIllumination 25% | 25% | Aries |
The zodiac sign in the table is where the Moon stands at noon. The Moon changes sign every two to two and a half days, so by the exact moment of a new moon, quarter or full moon it may already be in the next sign. For the phases themselves we give the sign at that exact moment.
Frequently asked questions
When is the full moon in May 1997?
The full moon in May 1997 is on Thursday, May 22 at 5:13 a.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Sagittarius.
When is the new moon in May 1997?
The new moon in May 1997 is on Tuesday, May 6 at 4:47 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Moon in Taurus. You can't see the Moon at new moon; the first thin crescent shows up in the evening sky a day or two later.
When are the quarter moons in May 1997?
Quarter moons in May 1997: first quarter on Wednesday, May 14 at 6:55 a.m. and last quarter on Thursday, May 29 at 3:51 a.m. (Eastern Time). At first quarter the right half of the Moon is lit, at last quarter the left half.
When is the Moon waxing in May 1997?
In May 1997 the Moon is waxing on these days: May 7–21. They fall between the new moon and the full moon, when the lit part of the Moon grows each night.
When is the Moon waning in May 1997?
In May 1997 the Moon is waning on these days: May 1–5 and May 23–31. They fall between the full moon and the new moon, when the lit part of the Moon shrinks each night.
Is there an eclipse in May 1997?
No. There is no solar or lunar eclipse in May 1997. Eclipses happen four to seven times a year, always near a new moon or a full moon.
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